Green Beans With Shallot Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fresh parsley, Chopped

Preparation

In a small skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter with olive oil over medium heat.
Add shallots and cook for 7-9 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Stir in remaining butter, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Cook green beans uncovered in a large pot of boiling water 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
Add shallot butter and parsley and toss to coat.
Garnish with toasted almonds if desired and serve.